The Government should not be afraid to give stronger powers to agencies overseeing one of the State’s most powerful institutions

Minister for Justice says change must happen as opposition mounts to reforms

Harsher approach should be taken to those who attempt to strangle partner, McEntee says

Changes would result in ‘seeping away’ of his authority as most senior Garda officer, says Harris

‘Integrity network’ to be established across force and education programme run

Commissioner argues change to policing culture must come from within not enhanced Gsoc

Strength of Commissioner’s opposition may test political resolve

Garda Commissioner outlines ‘serious concerns’ over new draft legislation

Drew Harris’s concerns are numerous, and chief among them are proposed Gsoc powers

More than 200 sergeants set to be appointed under new regulations this year

Annual renewal debate and Dublin Bay South by-election put SCC back in spotlight

Refusal to provide phone or computer password set to become criminal offence

Minister for Justice signals need for legislative change in addition to policing reforms

New Bill will lead to the most ambitious programme of Garda reform in decades

Access to footage will be strictly controlled under proposals being considered

Chair of new reform body tells Oireachtas committee it will not address overtime

TD objects to former PSNI officer on ‘need to be seen to be impartial and dispassionate’

Commission will examine forces’ future but many within military fear its scope is limited

Plans for new arrangements present an opportunity to refine how oversight works

After years of crises the force faces its biggest challenge in a century